EP4272007A1 - Vorrichtung und verfahren zum überwachen eines halbleiterbauelements - Google Patents
Vorrichtung und verfahren zum überwachen eines halbleiterbauelementsInfo
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- G01R31/327—Testing of circuit interrupters, switches or circuit-breakers
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- the invention is based on a device and a method for monitoring a semiconductor component.
- semiconductor components consisting of at least two electrodes and at least one intermediate dielectric layer, which are operated when an electrical voltage is applied, dielectric breakdown is always a relevant factor with regard to their service life.
- Another factor limiting the lifetime of the semiconductor component is the development of high leakage currents or the drop in performance due to the destruction of the active area of the component.
- semiconductor components with dielectric layers can be monitored during operation and not only their defects can be detected, but also a prediction of the remaining useful life can be made.
- a degradation process that follows the dielectric breakdown. Lifetime monitoring is thus implemented, which includes a leakage current development and a development of the performance based on a leakage current level and/or a first breakthrough “first peak” and/or a performance of the semiconductor component, here a polarization.
- the method for monitoring a semiconductor device provides that when the semiconductor device is in operation, a leakage current is detected which flows through a first electrode and a second electrode of the semiconductor device, the leakage current being compared with a first limit value for the leakage current and being dependent an output is determined from a result of the comparison and/or a point in time is determined at which an extreme point, in particular a maximum, of the leakage current occurs and an output is determined depending on the point in time, the output comprising a state of the semiconductor component, and the output is issued. This makes it possible to make an internal state of the semiconductor component accessible for lifetime monitoring.
- a reference limit value and a reference temperature are specified, a current temperature of the semiconductor component or an environment of the semiconductor component is determined, a factor is determined depending on the current temperature and the reference temperature, the reference limit value is scaled with the factor and the first Limit value and/or the second limit value is determined as a function of the reference limit value scaled with the factor.
- a control signal is determined that specifies an operating mode for the semiconductor component, the control signal being output in order to drive the semiconductor component or a device that includes the semiconductor component to operate in the operating mode.
- the device for monitoring the semiconductor component includes a measuring device, a computing device and an output device, wherein the measuring device is designed to detect a leakage current during operation of the semiconductor component, which flows through a first electrode and a second electrode of the semiconductor component, wherein the computing device is designed to compare the leakage current in a comparison with a first limit value for the leakage current and to determine an output depending on a result of the comparison and/or wherein the computing device is designed to determine a point in time at which an extreme point, in particular a maximum, of the Leakage current occurs and to determine an output depending on the point in time, the output comprising a state of the semiconductor component, and wherein the output device is designed to output the output.
- the invention also relates to a micro-electro-mechanical system, MEMS, a memory, an actuator, a micro-mirror, a print head or a loudspeaker, which comprises this device for monitoring a semiconductor component and the semiconductor component
- Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of a semiconductor component
- Fig. 2 shows a first state for a first distribution of defects
- Fig. 3 shows a second state for the first distribution of defects
- Fig. 4 shows a third state for the first distribution of defects
- Fig. 5 a fourth state for the first distribution of defects
- FIG. 6 a fifth state for the first distribution of defects
- FIG. 7 shows a first profile of a leakage current level according to the first distribution
- FIG. 8 shows a second profile of a leakage current level according to the first distribution
- FIG. 9 shows a first state for a second distribution of defects
- FIG. 10 shows a second state for the second distribution of defects
- Fig. 11 a third state for the second distribution of defects
- Fig. 12 a fourth state for the second distribution of defects
- Fig. 13 a fifth state for the second distribution of defects
- FIG. 15 shows a device for monitoring the semiconductor component
- FIG. 16 shows a method for monitoring the semiconductor component.
- the following description uses knowledge of a failure mechanism in dielectric layers in order to derive a prediction of a remaining service life from measurable changes during operation of a semiconductor component that comprises one or more dielectric layers. This can be used in safety-relevant applications to issue individual, use-specific maintenance instructions or warnings.
- maintenance intervals or active monitoring of components are designed to prevent critical errors through early replacement or to indicate an error when it is already too late and the component has failed.
- the specified maintenance/replacement intervals are determined statistically and often reflect very conservative limits for the totality of all parts under one assumed average load profile again. Load profiles are crucial but can only be estimated.
- the gradual behavior can be, for example, a gradual increase in leakage current or a gradual drop in power/performance.
- a leakage current profile changes, for example, due to the accumulation of defects at a boundary layer between a dielectric of the dielectric layer and one of the electrodes. Defects attached to the boundary layer have an impact on barrier height. Knowing an initial barrier height and the parameters that describe a space charge limited current component, space charge limited current, a time profile of the leakage current can be mapped. It is also possible to describe the course of the leakage current before and after a first dielectric breakdown. Due to a connection between leakage current degradation and performance degradation, it is also possible to describe a performance loss.
- leakage current is monitored.
- a performance of the semiconductor device is monitored.
- Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a semiconductor device 100.
- the semiconductor device 100 comprises a first electrode 102, a second electrode 104 and a dielectric layer 106.
- the dielectric layer 106 is arranged between the first electrode 102 and the second electrode 104 .
- the first electrode 102 and the second electrode 104 are arranged on opposite sides of the dielectric layer 106 .
- defects D1 of a first defect type there are defects D1 of a first defect type, defects D2 of a second defect type and defects D3 of a third defect type in the dielectric layer 106 .
- defects D1 of the first type of defect there can also only be defects D1 of the first type of defect or only defects of two different types of defects. Defects of more than three defect types can also be present.
- these defects are arranged in a starting position. In the example, the starting position is defined by a manufacturing process of the dielectric layer. In the example, the defects are arranged at different distances from the first electrode 102 and the second electrode 104 .
- the defects are charged defects which, when a potential is applied between the first electrode 102 and the second electrode 104, move to a respective interface between the dielectric layer 106 and either the first electrode 102 or the second electrode 104 according to their charge.
- the boundary layer is hereinafter referred to as referred to as "interface”. This transport of the charged defects is determined by defect properties and a "hopping mechanism".
- hopping mechanism means that a displacement, ie a hopping, of the defects takes place in an electric field E acting through the respective applied voltage U in the dielectric layer 106 of thickness d.
- the defects of defect type i move along localized defect states with an average effective distance a i . This leads to a speed v i of the movement of the defects of defect type i.
- the speed v i is described using the well-known variable range hopping approach:
- C 0,i (a i ) represents a function which represents an influence of a local defect distribution on a characteristic speed v i of the defects i in the dielectric layer 106 .
- This defect distribution represents a property of the dielectric layer 106 . This property also determines the movement of the defects of defect type i in the dielectric layer 106 .
- the parameters decay length a, mean effective distance a i , activation energy E A, 0,i , electrical charge N q, i of defects of defect type i are physical properties.
- the Boltzmann constant is denoted by k B .
- T denotes the temperature of the surroundings of the defect under consideration, in particular the temperature in the dielectric layer 106 .
- a leakage current density J TED over time can be determined up to a dielectric failure using the equation of the thermionic emission diffusion theory according to Crowell and Sze:
- q represents the unit charge
- N c the effective Density of states in the conduction band
- v R the effective
- v D the effective diffusion velocity
- k B the Boltzmann constant
- T the ambient temperature and U voltage across the dielectric layer 106.
- a barrier height change ⁇ ⁇ produced by defects i is characterized by its maximum height ⁇ i and a characteristic time constant ⁇ i .
- the characteristic time constant ⁇ i defines a period of time in which the barrier height change ⁇ i changes the most over time t:
- the maximum height ⁇ i is a function of a number Z i of defects i and depends on a type of interface. With the term, the time-dependent
- the starting position represents a focal point of the distribution. If there are several clusters for the defects of defect type i, one of the clusters can be selected that defines the starting position instead of the focal point. The accumulation that has the greatest influence on the increase in lifetime is preferably selected.
- Defects of various defect types can be present in the dielectric layer 106 .
- Defects can exist which, due to their charge, break down the effective Schottky barrier cause increasing barrier height change ⁇ ⁇ . This reduces the leakage current level. In this context, these are referred to as "restorative" defects, for example.
- Defects can exist which, due to their charge, break down the effective Schottky barrier cause decreasing barrier height change ⁇ ⁇ . This increases it leakage current level. In this context, these are referred to as “degrading” defects, for example.
- an initial position of defects i is defined by a distance d i of the center of gravity of their distribution from the interface, towards which the defects i strive when the semiconductor component 100 is operated as intended.
- the time constant ⁇ i can be different for the movement under the influence of a first voltage U1 than for the movement under the influence of a second voltage U2.
- the time constant ⁇ i can be defined by a mobility of the defects i under the influence of the electric field E in the dielectric layer 106 and by the path to be covered in the dielectric layer 106 until the respective interface is reached.
- defect type i When moving inside the dielectric layer 106, defect type i must cover the distance d i of the center of its distribution to the interface. Together with the velocity v i the characteristic time constant ⁇ i results for the accumulation process of the defects i in
- the time constant ⁇ i can be determined from a measurement of the leakage current over time and an evaluation of the time-dependent curve using the equations of the thermionic emission diffusion theory according to Crowell and Sze and the time-dependent behavior of the change in barrier height.
- the activation energy E A,0,i and the electric charge N q,i of the defects of defect type i can be determined.
- the charged defects move in a first direction towards the first electrode 102.
- the second electrical voltage U2 is applied with one of the first electrical voltage U1 of opposite polarity, these charged defects move in a second direction towards the second electrode 102.
- the semiconductor device 100 may have more than two electrodes.
- the semiconductor device 100 may have more than one dielectric layer between each two electrodes.
- a dielectric breakdown is possible with such semiconductor components if they are operated with the application of an electrical voltage. If a dielectric breakdown occurs, the interface will be partially or completely destroyed. When dielectric breakdown occurs, a lifetime of the semiconductor device 100 is shortened. For example, dielectric breakdown occurs when a number of charged defects accumulating at the interface exceed the voltage-dependent threshold.
- Physical properties and production-specific influences on these physical properties can be influenced by optimizing process conditions and/or process management during production of the dielectric layer 106 . This can extend the service life.
- growth, growth conditions, a material composition are influenced by the process conditions and/or the process management.
- the process conditions and/or the way the process is carried out result, for example, in an intended or undesired doping and/or contamination during the growth process or in subsequent processes.
- a first state for a first distribution p of the defects over a distance x from the second electrode 104 is shown in FIG.
- the first state is an initial state.
- a distribution of the defects D1 of the first defect type is denoted by a triangle symbol in FIG. 2 and the following figures.
- a distribution of the defects D2 of the second defect type is denoted by an asterisk in FIG. 2 and the following figures.
- a distribution the defect D3 of the third type of defect is denoted by a diamond symbol in Figure 2 and the following figures.
- a second state for the first distribution ⁇ of the defects over the distance x from the second electrode 104 is shown in FIG.
- the second state is an operating state that follows the initial state during operation of the semiconductor component 100 with the first voltage U1 before a first breakdown, in which defects D2 of the second defect type are already accumulating at the interface of the first electrode 102 .
- a third state for the first distribution ⁇ of the defects over the distance x from the second electrode 104 is shown in FIG.
- the third state is an operating state that follows the second state during operation of the semiconductor component 100 with the first voltage U1 before a first breakdown, in which defects D2 of the second defect type and defects D3 of the third defect type are already accumulating at the interface of the first electrode 102 .
- a fourth state for the first distribution ⁇ of the defects over the distance x from the second electrode 104 is shown in FIG.
- the fourth state is an operating state that follows the third state during operation of the semiconductor component 100 with the first voltage U1 before a first breakdown, in which defects D2 of the second defect type and defects D3 of the third defect type are already accumulating at the interface of the first electrode 102 and Defects D1 of the first defect type reach the interface. In this situation, it is still possible in the example to issue a warning before a loss of performance.
- FIG. 7 shows a profile of a leakage current level I over time t for early detection of a remaining service life. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the performance loss occurs, starting from the initial state, after approximately 10 6 seconds of operation with the first voltage U1.
- the leakage current levels I for the states described in FIGS. 2 to 6 are identified by way of example.
- the first state is labeled 0, the second state is labeled 1, the third state is labeled 2, the fourth state is labeled 3, and the fifth state is labeled 4.
- An exemplary leakage current level 700 is provided for early detection of the remaining service life, and when it is reached, a warning is output, for example.
- FIG. 8 shows a profile of a leakage current level I over time t for initiating an electrical load with the second voltage U2 for reversing the accumulation of defects.
- the performance loss occurs, starting from the initial state, after approximately 10 6 seconds of operation with the first voltage U1.
- the leakage current levels I for the states described in FIGS. 2 to 6 are identified by way of example.
- the first state is labeled 0, the second state is labeled 1, the third state is labeled 2, the fourth state is labeled 3, and the fifth state is labeled 4.
- An exemplary leakage current level 800 is provided for the electrical loading with the second voltage U2 for the reversal of the defect accumulation, when this level is reached this is started.
- a first state for a second distribution p of the defects over a distance x from the second electrode 104 is shown in FIG.
- the first state is an initial state.
- a distribution of the defects D1 of the first defect type is denoted by a triangle symbol in FIG. 9 and the following figures.
- a distribution of the defects D2 of the second defect type is shown in Figure 9 and the following figures are marked with an asterisk.
- a distribution of the defects D3 of the third defect type is denoted by a diamond symbol in FIG. 9 and the following figures.
- a second state for the second distribution ⁇ of the defects over the distance x from the second electrode 104 is shown in FIG.
- the second state is an operating state that follows the initial state during operation of the semiconductor component 100 with the first voltage U1 before a first breakdown, in which defects D2 of the second defect type are already accumulating at the interface of the first electrode 102 .
- a third state for the second distribution ⁇ of the defects over the distance x from the second electrode 104 is shown in FIG.
- the third state is an operating state that follows the second state during operation of the semiconductor component 100 with the first voltage U1 at an early point in time of the performance loss, in which defects D2 of the second defect type and defects D3 of the third defect type are already present at the interface of the first electrode 102 attach.
- it is possible in the example to trigger an early warning based on which maintenance of the semiconductor device 100 is carried out.
- the limit value for the early warning is selected, for example, in such a way that the warning is triggered when approximately 10% of the service life of the semiconductor component 100 has elapsed, starting from the initial state.
- the performance loss is not noticeable at this point in time, since each individual breakthrough usually only destroys a very small area. Although this can be detected in the current, it is not noticeable with regard to a function of a product, e.g. an actuator product, which includes the semiconductor component 100.
- a fourth state for the second distribution ⁇ of the defects over the distance x from the second electrode 104 is shown in FIG.
- the fourth state is an operating state that follows the third state during operation of the semiconductor component 100 with the first voltage U1 before a first breakdown, in which defects D2 of the second defect type and defects D3 of the third defect type are already accumulating at the interface of the first electrode 102 and defects D1 of the first defect type reach the interface.
- the limit value for the early warning is selected, for example, such that the warning is triggered when approximately 50% of the service life of the semiconductor component 100 has elapsed, starting from the initial state.
- a fifth state for the second distribution ⁇ of the defects over the distance x from the second electrode 104 is shown in FIG.
- the fifth state is an operating state that follows the fourth state during operation of the semiconductor component 100 with the first voltage U1, in which defects D1 of the first defect type, defects D2 of the second defect type and defects D3 of the third defect type accumulate at the interface of the first electrode 102 and a massive loss of performance occurs. In the example, this is the point in time at which the service life of the semiconductor component 100 ends.
- the end of the service life relates to the time at which the semiconductor component 100 can no longer be used as intended. This limit can be different for different applications.
- FIG. 14 shows a course of a leakage current level I over time t.
- the performance loss increases starting from the initial state and reaches the end of the service life after approximately 9*10 4 seconds of operation with the first voltage U1.
- the end of life depends on the material and conditions. In the example, the end of the service life is later than the fourth state, but a performance loss can still be small even after the fifth state has been reached.
- FIG. 14 shows the leakage current level I for the states described in FIGS. 9 to 13 as an example.
- the first state is marked 0, the second state is marked 1, the third state is labeled 2, the fourth state is labeled 3, and the fifth state is labeled 4.
- An exemplary leakage current level of 1400 is provided for a critical warning, when this is reached, for example, the critical warning is issued.
- FIG. 15 shows a device 200 for producing the semiconductor component 100 according to the first embodiment.
- the device 200 includes a regulating and/or control device 202 which is designed to carry out steps in a method for monitoring the semiconductor component 100 described below.
- the device 200 can be connected at least temporarily to the first electrode 102 of the semiconductor component 100 via a first conductor 204 .
- the device 200 can be connected at least temporarily to the second electrode 104 of the semiconductor component 100 via a second conductor 206 .
- the regulating and/or control device 202 is designed to output a first voltage U1 with a first polarity.
- the first voltage U1 is present between the first electrode 102 and the second electrode 104 when they are connected to the device 200 with the respective conductor and the regulating and/or control device 202 outputs the first voltage U1.
- the regulating and/or control device 202 is optionally designed to output a second voltage U2 with a polarity opposite to the first polarity.
- the second voltage U2 is present between the first electrode 102 and the second electrode 104 when they are connected to the device 200 with the respective conductor and the regulating and/or control device 202 outputs the second voltage U2.
- the control device can be designed to output an AC voltage or an essentially constant value for the first voltage U1 and/or the second voltage U2. This value is, for example, in a range from 1 volt to 80 volts and is preferably 1 volt, 2 volts or 5 volts or 10 volts or 20 volts or 40 or 80 volts.
- the dielectric layer 106 is preferably in the form of a polycrystalline oxidic high-k dielectric.
- the dielectric layer 106 is embodied in particular as a PZT layer.
- PZT designates Pb(Zr x Ti 1-x )O 3 .
- the dielectric layer 106 is embodied in particular as an ANN layer.
- KNN denotes (K x Na 1-x )NbO 3 .
- the dielectric layer 106 can be embodied in particular as an HfO 2 , HfZrO 2 , ZrO 2 , BaTiO 3 , SrTiO 3 or (Ba x Sr 1-x )TiO 3 layer.
- the dielectric layer 106 is doped.
- the dielectric layer 106 is a PZT layer doped with nickel:
- Both the PZT layer and the KNN layer can have dopings other than nickel, for example Nb, La, Mn, Mg.
- the dielectric layer is preferably in the form of a sputtered PZT layer.
- the so-called target material is deposited on a substrate in a plasma.
- PZT for example, is used as the target material.
- the sputtered PZT layer preferably has a deposition temperature of less than 500°C.
- the thickness of the dielectric layer is preferably in the range from 500 nm to 4 ⁇ m. This is a useful area for actuators.
- the layer thickness is preferably 1 ⁇ m or 4 ⁇ m. Larger layer thicknesses are also possible. The procedure described can be carried out for all layer thicknesses.
- the thickness of the dielectric layer is preferably in the range of less than 500 nm, for example for applications other than actuators.
- An example of this is an application of high-k dielectrics, eg as memory.
- the memory can be resistive random access memory, ReRAM, or ferroelectric random access memory, FeRAM.
- thicknesses of 15 nm - 200 nm make sense.
- high-k dielectrics with layers e.g. as gate oxides
- layers e.g. as gate oxides
- HfO2 or SiO2 with a layer thickness of less than or equal to 50 nm can be provided as the dielectric layer 106, for example.
- the control device can be designed to regulate a desired value for the first voltage U1.
- This target value is, for example, in a range from 1 volt to 80 volts and is preferably 1 volt, 2 volts or 5 volts or 10 volts or 20 volts or 40 or 80 volts. .
- the control device can be designed to regulate a desired value for the second voltage U2.
- This target value is, for example, in a range from 1 volt to 80 volts and is preferably 1 volt, 2 volts or 5 volts or 10 volts or 20 volts or 40 or 80 volts. .
- a voltage measuring device can be provided, which is designed to record the voltage between the first electrode 102 and the second electrode 104 .
- the control device is designed to reduce a control deviation, which is determined as a function of a difference between this detected voltage and the desired value.
- the device 200 optionally comprises a measuring device 208.
- the measuring device 208 is designed to measure the current flowing through the first electrode 102 and the second electrode 104.
- the measuring device 208 is arranged in the first conductor 204 in the example. A corresponding arrangement at a different point is also possible.
- the measuring device 208 is connected to the regulating and/or control device 202 via a signal line 210 in order to transmit the measured current.
- the leakage current is strongly dependent on temperature.
- the measuring device 208 includes a device for determining a current temperature T .
- a temperature measurement is carried out on the semiconductor component 100 or in its immediate vicinity.
- the limit value G at the temperature T is determined as a function of a reference limit value G0 at a reference temperature T0 according to the following exponential relationship: k is a constant here. The constant describes an effective barrier height at that point in time.
- the device 200 comprises a voltage and/or current source 212 for outputting the voltages.
- the device 200 comprises a computing device 214, in particular a microprocessor, which is designed to carry out the methods described below.
- the device 200 comprises a memory 216 which is designed to store limit values or a characteristic curve from which limit values can be determined.
- the device 200 comprises an output device 218 which is designed to output an output 220 .
- a memory, actuator, MEMS, micro-mirror, print head, or speaker may include this device for monitoring the semiconductor device 100 and the semiconductor device 100 . Provision can be made for carrying out lifetime monitoring for the memory, actuator, MEMS, micromirror, printhead or loudspeaker, in which case the semiconductor component 100 is monitored.
- a leakage current I which flows through the first electrode 102 and the second electrode 104 of the semiconductor component 100, is detected during operation of the semiconductor component 100.
- the leakage current I is compared to a first limit value, e.g. In step 1604, depending on a result of the comparison, the output 220 is determined. Provision can be made for the first limit value to be determined from a large number of limit values, which the leakage current I exceeds or falls below.
- a voltage and/or temperature dependency of the leakage current I can be taken into account.
- the limit value is determined depending on the reference limit value G0 and the reference temperature T0, in particular with the exponential relationship described above.
- a point in time can be determined at which an extreme point, in particular a maximum, of the leakage current I occurs.
- the output 220 may be determined based on time.
- the output 220 includes a state of the semiconductor device 100.
- the output 220 may include this residual value.
- the output 220 may include this residual value.
- a text is determined that includes the state of the semiconductor component 100 and an indication of a remaining service life, for example the residual value.
- the residual value is a period of time for which the semiconductor component 100, starting from the point in time at which the leakage current I is detected, can still be operated with the first voltage U1 until the point in time occurs at which the service life of the semiconductor component 100 ends.
- the length of time is calculated, for example, starting from the point in time at which the leakage current I is detected using the previously described relationship for the movement of defects under the influence of the first voltage U1 up to the point in time for the end of the service life that makes sense for the respective application.
- a control signal that specifies an operating mode for the semiconductor device 100 is determined.
- the output 220 is output.
- the text is sent in a message or output at a man-machine interface.
- control signal is output to drive the semiconductor device 100 or a device comprising the semiconductor device 100 to operate in the operating mode.
- Step 1600 is then carried out, in particular with the operating mode specified for this.
- the method may be terminated for any of the reasons described below.
- the leakage current I is detected when the semiconductor component 100 is operated in the first operating mode and the operation of the semiconductor component 100 is continued in step 1602 in the first operating mode if the leakage current I exceeds the first limit value or if the residual value of the service life is greater as a first threshold.
- a second limit value is then determined from the plurality of limit values and the operation of the semiconductor component 100 is either continued in a second operating mode or the operation is ended if the leakage current I exceeds the second limit value.
- Various measures are thus taken as the leakage current level increases.
- the operation of the semiconductor component 100 is either continued in a second operating mode or is terminated. Operation can be continued in the second operating mode if the residual value of the service life is less than a second threshold value. The operation can be terminated when the residual value of the lifetime is greater than the second threshold.
- Various measures can be taken as the residual value decreases.
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